Jakob vs Kaius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakob

Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,123
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jake, Jako, Kobi

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Kaius

Boy #1,137 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Scandinavian Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jakob Rank #1,123
Kaius Rank #1,137

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1137 for Kaius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakob ___

  • Jakob Alexander
  • Jakob William
  • Jakob Michael
  • Jakob Daniel
  • Jakob Henrik
  • Jakob Elias

Kaius ___

  • Kaius Alexander
  • Kaius James
  • Kaius Elliot
  • Kaius Arthur
  • Kaius Reid
  • Kaius Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jakob

Elias Sofia Lukas Anna Tobias

If you choose Kaius

Callum Leona Aurora Finn Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakob or Kaius more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Kaius at #1137 in the United States.

What do Jakob and Kaius mean?

Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kaius means "rejoice, be glad" (Latin origin).

Are Jakob and Kaius boy or girl names?

Jakob is primarily a boy name. Kaius is primarily a boy name.

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